Another Miss Oh (2016)

First off I'd like to thank this drama for giving me another annoying and slightly embarrassing thing that I do when I get a little tipsy. Which is to sing “Roof top party” over and over while shaking my butt in an unattractive manner. Okay, so I do it while sober too. What can I say it reminds me of one of my favorite characters/couples of the show. (If you've watched it I bet you've done it a few times too. Don't deny it.)

Another Miss Oh definitely was a surprise drama of the year. When I first read the synopsis it sounded like a hot mess. When the updates came in from other friends who decided to watch this one, I picked My Beautiful Gong Shim instead, they claimed it was amazing surprise that surpassed most of the dramas this year. After caving (and being disappointed by my Beautiful Gong Shim in the later episodes) I soon found they were totally right! Another Miss Oh is a unique and wonderful find.

There's a lot going on here. Tons of ideas and concepts used and explored. Yet the writer masterfully introduces and utilizes them. The crazy idea of Park Do Kyeong being able to see glimpses into the future transforms into one of the most beautiful love stories I've been able to enjoy in a drama. The whole idea that he ruined Oh Hae Yeong #1's current life because of mistaken idintity was even handled well. Having the same name as someone else even turned into an amazing story of self love and being happy with who and what you have. There's so many amazing elements that I can't cover them all, and I don't want to spoil them.

The side characters and stories were also fabulous. Oh Hae Yeong #1's parents where epic! Instead of being this cold or cruel things, or just parent figures for the sake of parent figures they were real people. I loved seeing the echoes of Park Do Kyeong and Oh Hae Yeong in her parents relationship. The idea that Oh Hae Yeong did pick someone like her dad was epic. The scene where her parents take her to karaoke to help her heal was funny, moving, and one of the best drama scenes ever.

Park Do Kyeong and Oh Hae Yeong aren't the only quirky romance going on. There's two more that I absolutely loved and I won't spoil anything. Just be aware it's there and it's awesome.

Oh Hae Yeong #1 is a complex lead and while she seems like the standard clumsy girl you soon find yourself realating to her and completely becoming wrapped up in her. She's fearless and even after being beaten down by love she fearlessly goes all in again. Despite doubts, fears, and reasons not to she choses to go all in. Because she never wants to say that she had regrets.

So the must noisy girl about love finds herself falling in love with Park Do Kyeong. A man who isn't in touch with his emotions, has super amounts of pride, and is quite the quiet one. Who better to awaken his emotions and realizing how much of his life he'd regret then her? Hmmmmmm?

Their love is beautiful and in the end fearless. Even with others opinions frowning down upon them they remain brave.

That said I did have some issues with the drama. First is that no one even mentions that Oh Hae Yeong is pretty much a drunk. I was really bored with how the first half of the drama kept showing her drunk and that the other characters were aware that she gets that way even when she isn't being dumped/miserable. That was probably why I felt disconnected despite all the amazing character building. I'm not someone who likes to get drunk and I don't care to watch drunks. Especially as getting drunk resulted in her doing things that made her miserable. When she quits drinking because she finds happiness I'm pretty sure her amount of alcohol consumption would lead to alcohol withdrawals. (It needed to be said.) I do give points to the writer for emphasizing that you are the biggest factor in staying miserable and sad. No matter what happens you can always be reborn again and move on.

Secondly was the pacing. So we spend a lot of time with drunken Oh Hae Yeong, lots of dramatic crying, staring/longing/dramatic moments of contemplation. There was one scene where we just watched Oh Hae Yeong watch the train leave the station over and over again. These moments felt like a waste as they lost their impact due to boredom and it took away from developing the story! No really I think it would have been good to use that time to let the side characters/stories shine more!

About episode 11ish I felt a shift in the drama, like the writer suddenly decided to add some new elements. It soon became almost like a dedication to someone. A bigger idea and you really have to pay close attention to catch and realize that it was there the whole time.

The music and cinematography were amazing. Considering that Park Do Kyeong works in sound production for movies I believe that having an amazing OST was very key for this drama. Well it is one of my top OSTs for the year! The sound team on Another Miss Oh did such a wonderful job that everything made a bigger impact by what music was playing. Even if you thought it wouldn't have worked it did.

Rewatch? Well I know I really want to see this crazy cast again! The slow bits make me a little leery and I really disliked how stupid OH Hae Yeong was drunk. I think way down the line after many years I'd want to revisit this unique drama. For now I'll just watch my favorite parts only.

Despite all the fabulously crazy ways it gets to it the message of Another Miss Oh is of finding happiness, never living with regret, saying what you wanna say, and that every action will have a reaction. I firmly believe that this breaks down many stereotypes of dramas! From side characters, to how female leads should be, cold male leads aren't that simple, parents are people too, and so on! Another Miss Oh should not be missed.

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Underrated Gem!

I first saw Seo Hyeon Jin in Dr. Romantic. Didn't exactly like or dislike her there. Just so-so for me. This changed when I watched the Beauty Inside. I loved her acting. It was so effortless!

When my sister recommended Another Miss Oh, I decided to try it. It is turning out to be another gem of a drama. Just the right amount of comedy, laughs, romance, tear jerking dialogues.

The storyline for me, was unique. Have never seen one similar to it. I could feel her heartbreaks, trials, having to go through difficult times just because she was mistaken for the girl with the same name.

The stories of the other characters were something I could do without though. I kept skipping through them.

Back to the leads. It was my first time to watch a drama with Eric Mun. I have never seen or heard of him before so it took some time to get used to him. I actually found him not a typical Kdrama lead. Maybe his looks? But he grew on me eventually.

One thing I have found in the dramas that I like, is that Korean actors and actresses are really GOOD! You can pair them with almost anyone and more often than not, the chemistry is there. Their love stories turn out to be so believable that you end up rooting for them to take it from reel to real.

Still have several episodes to go for this, and I can't wait to see what happens next....

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This drama was horrible, the story progressed in fast and empty way. There were a number of loopholes in the character development and story. The acting was very juvenile, with the characters either being portrayed in a 2 dimensional and childish manner. Take for instance the main characters mother, was very surface like, her character was not built on, so the audience was unable to empathize with her. If you look at the drama "Pretty Noona Who Buys Me Food", the mother was built on her, her character was strong and powerfully expressed, making you understand why she was an antagonist, and allowing you to see good in her. This show was disgustingly filmed, written and acted. The characters, the settings and just everything in total was horrible.

If you are into mature, deep, and perfectly made dramas, please don't watch this nonsense.

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I think this drama is quite good. It has drama and comedy in the right amount.
At first I thought the story was going to be really sad, but that didn't happen at all!
The acting is very good! The leads have so much chemistry... I think Eric did a really good job, because he didn't have a lot of lines, most of his emotions he just have to express by his eyes, that was so intense! Also, all the supporting roles were very funny, specially his noona and his best friend, also Hae Yeong mother - I loved her, and that thing she did with the clothes were sooooo good :'D I am gonna miss this one, totally going to rewatch someday.
The soundtrack is good too, the musics match the moments, howerver, after watching this drama, I never saw movies and tv shows the same way because of the sound effects :D
I think it is very enjoyable, for me it was just lacking a better production. Sometimes the scenes just didn't change smoothly, also the cameras were shaking a few times... But I totally think the story can overcome these.
Give it a try!

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You must watch this drama

I started watching Korean dramas in 2018 and discovered "Another Miss Oh" in 2019. Since then, it has remained my favourite Korean drama until today. I've rewatched it four times now.

"Another Miss Oh" is a delightful romantic comedy with a unique twist. The drama’s premise of two women with the same name, Oh Hae-young, intertwined by fate and misunderstandings, sets the stage for a series that is both engaging and deeply moving. This mix of love, humor, and a bit of mystery makes the show very engaging.

Why I Liked It:
The characters are very likable and well-acted. Seo Hyun-jin, who plays the "ordinary" Oh Hae-young, is especially good. She makes you really feel her character's emotions. Eric Mun, as Park Do-kyung, is also very good and has great chemistry with Seo Hyun-jin.
The show has a lot of heartfelt moments that can make you laugh and cry. It talks about love, identity, and finding yourself in a way that feels very real and touching.
Even with all the emotional moments, the show is very funny. The jokes and funny situations are well-timed and help keep the mood light.

You must watch this drama!

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My review system 8/10 Another Ms Oh: Ac2, CD1, Pl2, Mu0, Rf1(Cr, MC, C, SC)

Acting
• 0 cringy
• 1 just ok
• 2 fantastic: even the cheesy roles were acted out well
Plot
• 0 skipfest
• 1 sufficiently engaging: i didnt find myself skipping out of boredome
• 2 Refreshingly Different
Cohesion & Development
• 0 none, just garbage
• 1 not satisfied with beginning/middle/end the push and pull in the middle of the seriesannoyed me
• 2 Just perfect! From beginning to end
Music
• 0 forgetable: i cant even remember the music
• 1 earworm
• 2 bought the OST
Rewatch factor
• -1 dropped
• 0 did not go outta my way to rewatch
• 1 went outta my way to rewatch scenes: id rewatch scenes
• 2 rewatched eps in entirety
Petpeves
• Cringe factor +/-½ the giod kind of cringe
• Main characters +/- ½ the main actors psychologydoesnt make sense to me
• Chemistry +/- ½ their chemistry was perfect
• Supporting characters +/- i enjoyed following their stories...with the exception of the higher-ups,theyre always boring

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It was ok, liked Ugly Ploy more

1. Very lacking in who they had in the lead actor and actress categories
2. Watch this before you watch Unlucky Ploy the new version, other wise this one will make you disappointed. They actors and actresses pop more in the 2nd version, just more chemistry.... Felt this was pushed to fast and wanted to bring in up and coming's. Where with Unlucky Ploy they spent more time on casting the right actors.
3. I love the older actors who are in the support roles, they add a strong force to the movies, do to the strength of their acting skills. They really make the shows work.
4. Learning new things in life is what makes the world go around, there is a huge cultural difference between what I am use to in everyday life and what is seen in the Asian Culture. LOOKS and MONEY, play a huge roll in almost all these shows.
5. Until 2018 American Shows where what I watched, now I look to see the who, what, why's and when? Oh lets not forget the HOW? The ones I have seen thus far are very innocent based to an extent, no nudity, no major violence (until last week) most of the time, it leave most things to the imagination.
6. Korean shows have a lot going for them, and have been drawing me in more and more.....
7. Work on the endings, most feel rushed in the last 2 episodes just to get things wrapped up. There is a need to leave them wanting more, or a vision there could be a spin off to more seasons.

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Unsettling feelings!!!

Oh my god I don't know how to start.

if you haven't watched this drama and you are reading this review. Let me guide you how to watch it.

First go to some website, read the plot of 1 to 12 episodes at least, and make sure you wanna watch it. Don't go for the details. Read it just to familiaries with the characters and story.

And then start to watch it from ep 13. DO NOT WATCH IT FROM EP 1. Because it is so frustrating and disappointing to watch it from the beginning.

The actors are great of a choice. They made it so real and so good so that we will come to hate the characters. I mean how can someone create these kinda characters.

The FL is too pathetic. Without self respect. I hate that character towards the end. There wasn't a single point where I could feel connected to or emapathetic towards her. There was no justification to any of her actions. It was so frustrating to watch her in the whole series and that's the only... only drawback of this series. it was so disturbing and frustrating just to watch her.

The ML was annoying but understandable considering his situation. One of the good part of the story.

secondary couples were the best part. I enjoyed them. They made me smile. So it was good.


If you are a person who likes to watch pathetic FL dramas. This is for you.

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